Abdul Aziz Baba MBBS (Melb), MRCP (UK), MRCP (Ireland), FRCP (Edin), AM | |
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Vice-Chancellor of the International Medical University (IMU) | |
Assumed office 2016 | |
Preceded by | Abu Bakar Suleiman |
Director of the IMU Centre for Education | |
In office 2015–2015 | |
Preceded by | Victor Lim |
Vice-President of the International Medical University | |
In office 2013–2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Abdul Aziz bin Baba |
Citizenship | Malaysian |
Occupation | Medical doctor |
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